How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Fairfield, WI?

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Fairfield, WI is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.65 mi
01h 20m
Flight
50.35 mi
81.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.35 mi
Kilometers
81.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.65 mi
Kilometers
107.26 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mukwonago
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
33.3 mi
00h 40m
To Fairfield
33.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Fairfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

    589 ft · 16 sec · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South

    2188 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Highway C

    2.2 mi · 4 min · County Highway C

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Bradford Town Hall Road

    12 m · 2 sec · East Bradford Town Hall Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bradford Town Hall Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Fairfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
45.6 mi · 68%
I 41 South
16.6 mi · 25%
County Highway C
2.2 mi · 3%
US 14
1.35 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Pilgrim Road
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

45.6 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mukwonago
00h 40m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mukwonago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Menomonee Falls and 33.4 miles from Fairfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mukwonago

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mukwonago, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mukwonago.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

34 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

39 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

57 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 50.35 mi (81.03 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fairfield

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

Population1,104
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.7764900
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Fairfield (-88.77649, 42.63307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.99 $19.99
Premium $4.65 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $5.30 $12.46 $24.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Fairfield. The current time is 03:12:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.